The longest day has passed for another year, though the memory of last Winter still lingers especially in farming families. The financial ramifications have focused many minds on their roles and responsibilities on the family farm and business. The lack of disposable income is evident in rural towns and on farm investment is under serious review. Dairy farms are somewhat protected by the monthly milk cheque but this is peak season which must support the dry months. Continue reading “Strapped for Cash”
Category: Succession Planning
Nothing Succeeds like Succession
Clare recently featured in the Gazette Law Society magazine with a feature entitled;
Nothing Succeeds like Succession – How would the story of ‘The Bull’ McCabe have turned out if he’d taken the time to work out a mediated family succession plan?
Clare O’Keeffe brings the drama. You can view the article by downloading the Gazette Law Society PDF here.
Masters in Agricultural Extension and Innovation in UCD 2018-2020.
Clare O’Keeffe of Succession Ireland is completing a Masters in Agricultural Extension and Innovation in UCD 2018-2020. Continue reading “Masters in Agricultural Extension and Innovation in UCD 2018-2020.”
Failure to address succession can threaten future viability of farms
Clare O’Keeffe of Succession Ireland recently featured on Argiland, Ireland’s largest farming news portal.
Clare O’Keeffe of Succession Ireland – which is based in Mallow, Co. Cork – said a whole range of issues can arise when facilitating inheritance conversations. These can include the question of whether the farm can sustain two incomes, and accommodation of the future needs of children with special needs.
You can read the article by Caroline Allen in full on the Argiland website.
